State airs grievances over share of Narmada Water
Madhya Pradesh has registered its opposition with Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal for neglecting interest of the State in benefits from Narmada river water share among partner States. Madhya Pradesh
Pioneer (New Delhi)
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A wonderful world
The world's largest living animal, it can reach up to 30 metres in length and weigh over 200 tonnes. Growth of tiny plants (called diatoms) on its belly gives it a yellowish colour, causing it to be
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Ridleys desert Gahirmatha
The blue-green waters off the Orissa coast are again dotted with carcasses of Olive Ridleys, with experts fearing that the endangered turtle's mass nesting may fail this year too. About 3,000
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Chilika's birds of prey
Poachers are creating havoc in Orissa's Chilika lake, Asia's largest saltwater body, leading to a drastic reduction in the population of migratory birds there. "The wildlife department carried out a
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Missing a decent life
The Roma tribe, which migrated from the present-day Northern India and Pakistan to Europe centuries ago, faces conditions there as bad as those in sub-Saharan Africa, says a new report. The report,
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65 unregistered industrial units in North-West
Labour Department of Delhi Government has found 65 industrial units operating in the North West district without obtaining registration from the department. Labour Commissioner S P Marwah said that
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Greater role of private sector proposed
As per Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's promise of enabling India join the league of developed nations by 2020, the Planning Commission on Thursday detailed its report on "India Vision 2020."
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Orissa Govt taking KBK miseries seriously
With a view to stem the rising tide of tribal unrest, the Orissa Government is likely to step up the pace of its welfare programmes in the Kalahandi-Bolangir-Koraput (KBK) region. Complaints with
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Equipping students for calamities
Students currently gearing up for the forthcoming term examination will have an action-packed April. The new academic session will introduce them to disaster management techniques, something only
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Unique garbage disposal for Vasant Kunj residents
Residents of Vasant Kunj, South Delhi, have shown how to tackle garbage menace in the city. Residents of the area have found a unique way to tackle their garbage disposal - using kitchen and garden
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Padma Bhushan for Lal
Renowned for his contribution in cardiology eminent physician Dr Purushotam Lal has been awarded the Padma Bhushan on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations. His pathbreaking contributions in the